CertiK details DarkSword iOS exploit chain targeting iOS 18.4 to 18.7
CertiK Alert describes DarkSword as a full iOS exploit chain first documented in March by Google Threat Intelligence Group, iVerify and Lookout. According to the post, it chains six vulnerabilities to take over iPhones running iOS 18.4 to 18.7 and then deploys a data-stealing payload.
Why “Unverified”
- Reported by CertiK Alert alone, with no second source or primary confirmation yet
1 independent source group across 1 post · evidence score 68/100. How labels work
What the sources claim
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DarkSword is described as a full iOS exploit chain first documented in March by Google Threat Intelligence Group, iVerify and Lookout.
“A full iOS exploit chain first documented in March by Google Threat Intelligence Group, iVerify and Lookout”
CertiK Alert -
The chain uses six vulnerabilities to take over iPhones running iOS 18.4 to 18.7.
“It chains six vulnerabilities to take over iPhones running iOS 18.4 to 18.7”
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After compromising the device, the exploit deploys a data-stealing payload.
“then deploys a data-stealing payload”
CertiK Alert
Sources
- 2/ What is DarkSword? → cloud.google.com
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